Lacking a strong WHY
If you're not really interested in doing this thing (goal, project, etc.):
- Don’t do it: Stop lying to yourself and just quit.
- Find a strong WHY under the surface: If you can’t quit (maybe it's for your job), you need to find a way to think differently about it.
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